Challenger Space Center Hosts Free Preschool Education Workshops

Registration opens for free preschool education workshops at Challenger Space Center

Peoria, AZ – The Challenger Space Center, in partnership with Arizona State University’s ASSET Eight PBS Station, is hosting two free workshops for early childhood educators, parents, and in-home care providers of preschool age children, using the popular Sid the Science Kid programs. The workshops will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m.

Each workshop is approximately two to three hours in length and is designed to teach adults how they can further develop a child’s natural curiosity for the sciences. Participants will learn about online resources and other resources that can be put to use t motivate students to learn simple problems-solving skills and explore and understand the scientific world around them.

Each workshop is taught by a Sid the Science kid educator. Everyone in attendance receives free merchandise including a DVD with Sid the Science Kid episodes, a poster, resource cards and a magnifying science tool.

Class size is limited to 25 per session. To register, call (623) 322-2001 or visit the CSC’s Web site at www.azchallenger.org for more information.

The Challenger Space Center is located at 21170 N. 83rd Ave., conveniently located just off Hwy 101 and Union Hills exit.

Published on behalf of the Challenger Space Center
The Challenger Space Center is a world-class educational facility located in Peoria, Arizona that inspires visitors of all ages to develop a lifelong interest in math, science, technology and space travel. The center’s mission is to inspire, excite and educate people of all ages about the mysteries and wonders of space, science and the universe in which we live. For more information, visit www.azchallenger.org/

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